“Businesses, individual citizens and developers such as Carpet Interiors, Warren Filley and Wayne Sadeghy contribute to making Edmond a ‘Great Place to Grow,'” said Leigh Martin, the city's Urban Forestry assistant.

Hauser originally developed the site now occupied by Silver Tree Interiors, 1801 E 15th St.

“Existing native trees were incorporated into the landscape when the site was constructed,” Jason Wilke, member of the city's Urban Forestry Commission, said during the awards presentation. “In addition, permeable materials were used for the driveway and parking area, ensuring the continued health of these trees.”

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